colortv -
I don't know if this is news to you or not ...but I got the impression that to use your JVC with our 006's... that one has to actually be present at the time of the recording.

I just found out that Radio Shack has a VCR programmer which allows one to have the flexibility of not being present as above......I mean what if I have to run to the "bauth room" for a "movement" and I find out that I'm out of "Penton Paper" and have to run to another room on the far side of the compound to get my wallet to do the required wiping ???????

I could miss recording the beginning of the program.
I forgot, are you using standard tape or Super Duper HD tape and do you think there is any quality difference?

Has anyone put in a dedicated power circuit just for their 006 to isolate it from any interference from other divices on a shared circuit. If so do you think there is any "real world" advantage to doing so. Not sure how much juice this thing draws but I didn't want to share it with my Denon 5803, set top box, DVD player, mac-mini, bias light etc.

Any PQ issues with normal unfilted power as the voltage sometimes varies a tad or does the 006 tolerate this well. Some large, high end plasma guys put on conditioners but those monsters draw enough mega-watts to toast marshmallows in front of the screen so good clean power there may be important And what the heck is with that scroll thing eh?

Originally posted by nhey

Note to all other Qualia owners: I know Mark H - he's a great guy, and will be a fine addition to our fraternity once he gets the 006.

I'm sure he's probably a good guy, we're just funnin with him. I think it's just that he can't get any of those outstanding hard shelled crabs this time of year.

As to the other, as I mentioned to motor, the scrawl wheel is your friend.:)

Originally posted by MotorMouth777
And what the heck is with that scroll thing eh?
Ah,
Us elitists prefer the term "Scrawl" because it helps us remember to always correct for "Yaw" when flying our Learjets and one of brt's Super Model/bimbo girlfriends is sitting on our lap.:D

On the other hand, I think I like your term better....scroll rhymes with Troll :D - so it is perfectly applicable, i.e. the Troll wheel on your computer mouse is your friend.

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Honestly I think even bringing up whether something …..anything be it a TV, car, camera, horse, Show Dog, etc. is 10K better than something else is an oxy moron because instead of defining the characteristics of the item - it relates much more to the personal needs, desires, seriousness of the hobbyist (Zechman !), not to mention their discretionary income.
I resemble that remark! :D

This reminds me of Zechman's rule of life #14: All honest disagreements can be broken down to a difference in priorities. For some, low price is a very high priority. For others, the best quality picture. For the majority, something in between. Everyone is different.

I suppose the view from the opposite angle would be, "is putting up with (or waiting for) a lesser-quality set really worth saving $xxx?"

--Dwayne

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Ah,
Us elitists prefer the term "Scrawl" because it helps us remember to always correct for "Yaw" when flying our Learjets and one of brt's Super Model/bimbo girlfriends is sitting on our lap.:D

(Zechman reviews in his mind what "yaw", "pitch", and "roll" are.)

( . . . )

Hmmm.

( . . . )

Penton, are you, like, holding your mouse sideways or something??? :eek:

--Dwayne

Originally posted by Zechman
(Zechman reviews in his mind what "yaw", "pitch", and "roll" are.)

( . . . )

Hmmm.

( . . . )

Penton, are you, like, holding your mouse sideways or something??? :eek:

--Dwayne
Naw,
One of the Super Models is holding and its a pointin in the direction of "Yaw" as per:
http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal109/NEWHTF/HTF541B.HTM

Hi,
As Damon said Starpower in Dallas is having the HD Expo where they have a Qualia 006 connected to Blu-ray. They even let me play one of the underwater DVD's I make and it looked great. The TV and picture is everything ya'll have been saying. So I brought one. Should be delivered this month. Thanks for all the info!!

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Naw,
One of the Super Models is holding and its a pointin in the direction of "Yaw" as per:
http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal109/NEWHTF/HTF541B.HTM

The guy's a regular Steve Fossett...

Originally posted by divedude
Hi,
As Damon said Starpower in Dallas is having the HD Expo where they have a Qualia 006 connected to Blu-ray. They even let me play one of the underwater DVD's I make and it looked great. The TV and picture is everything ya'll have been saying. So I brought one. Should be delivered this month. Thanks for all the info!!
Welcome to the club, and a diver to boot !

Love your saying.....if you ever get the chance, try playing with them in one of the passes at Rangiroa.

I filmed 40- 50 or so of them while in a frenzy (and I was NOT in a shark cage) and showed the finished product to J. Cousteau and Falco on the Calypso. I got a "Mon Dieu" from the grandfather of scuba himself.:)

Originally posted by brt3
The guy's a regular Steve Fossett...

Ah, my friend, the term Yaw is also applicable to Formula 1 racing and suspension design. It's the rotation of the car in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis which occurs during cornering.
:)

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Ah, my friend, the term Yaw is also applicable to Formula 1 racing and suspension design.
:)
As an ex-racer I had heard that term a time or two... :-)

Also, since I originally hail from TN we used to say '' yee-yaw!'' quite a bit, just ask sparky...

Originally posted by mark haflich
And it's great having to navigate through 125 pages to find the useful stuff. Remember new people may be joining the thread as they become owners. Unless you start reading from the beginning, this thread has beome a wasteland. It should be a place to get help etc, not a coffee clutch. Just MNSHO, no offense intended.

I understand your point, but to be fair, we try to keep the really "important" stuff for new people in POST #1 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?postid=5015089#post5015089). That way if newcomers need to go to the "bauthroom" to have a "movement" after drowning their "saundwich" in Grey Poupon, they will be able to easily read reviews, see pictures and get important telephone numbers and links :D

Originally posted by nhey

The Perfect Vision just voted "The Bourne Supremacy" as having the best DVD picture quality of any DVD released in 2004. Has anyone tried it on the 006?

I've placed it on top my Netflix queue :D Great DVDs are meant to be watched on the baby!

What...going to the "bauthroom" to have a "movement" isn't IMPORTANT information. Just ask my colon.

Originally posted by MotorMouth777


You can e-mail any 006 questions to sycore@lg.com


Hey that email don't work :( I have some questions on the LG!

Originally posted by mark haflich
Thanks for the kind words Norman. Maybe you could put a few good words about me with my wife. she's under the weather and I can't seem to do anything right. To make matters worse I am off to Vegas on Tuesday for the Sony dealer show and then to LA on Weds for Stewart Filmscreen school all day Thurs and Fri.
Well Mark,
We've got a resident Family Practicioner here that resisted the temptation of big bucks in the big cities, sooooo, if she gets worse and you need some online help - I'm sure sparky will oblige.:)

Originally posted by divedude
Hi,
As Damon said Starpower in Dallas is having the HD Expo where they have a Qualia 006 connected to Blu-ray. They even let me play one of the underwater DVD's I make and it looked great. The TV and picture is everything ya'll have been saying. So I brought one. Should be delivered this month. Thanks for all the info!!

divedude,
Welcome to the wasteland!!!!! Don't be afraid to do a countdown to the arrival of your 006. Looking forward to hearing from you more!

Originally posted by brt3

Also, since I originally hail from TN we used to say '' yee-yaw!'' quite a bit, just ask sparky...
Well if THAT'S the case......"What wins races" - think Days of Thunder (B.T.W. - Terrible transfer onto DVD and highly UNrecommended for Qualia 006 viewers)-
where they are purty good at left hand turns as they go round and round and round:rolleyes:

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Ah Bill, it’s simple, you just can’t afford to use “Penton Paper” to wipe yourself like the rest of us elitists.:D

Honestly I think even bringing up whether something …..anything be it a TV, car, camera, horse, Show Dog, etc. is 10K better than something else is an oxy moron because instead of defining the characteristics of the item - it relates much more to the personal needs, desires, seriousness of the hobbyist (Zechman !), not to mention their discretionary income.

Come on! You and everyone else, especially Sycore, knows what I am talking about- personal value. I can tell you right now, with my values their is no way the Qualia is going to be worth $10k more, I might think it is worth less than my set but hell I'm only one person. I don't think I'll cause Sony to go out of business. :)

Originally posted by divedude
That's way cool you got to meet JC.
Not just met ....but worked on da boat (a real P.O.S.) for a bit as a go-pher under Falco (go for this ....go for that).....but the experience was invaluable.

Originally posted by Bill
Come on! You and everyone else, especially Sycore, knows what I am talking about- personal value. I can tell you right now, with my values their is no way the Qualia is going to be worth $10k more, but hell I'm only one person. :)

Bill, Bill, Bill, ...
This is an endless circuitous debate which simulataneously goes on from thread to thread. I think you should follow the advice of your better half (the good twin - Bill P)
see -http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?postid=5274340#post5274340

In regards to "especially xxxxxx" don’t know the entity, don’t care to, and he’s an established persona non grata on this thread and probably others.

I just use the Troll wheel when I see the name.

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Not just met ....but worked on da boat (a real P.O.S.) for a bit as a go-pher under Falco (go for this ....go for that).....but the experience was invaluable.

So, PM, seen "The Life Aquatic..." yet? As a kid who grew up on JC I thought it was hysterically funny, though it left my wife cold (and wet)...

Bill - sheeesh, I’ll try to post that link again -

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?postid=5274340#post5274340

Originally posted by Bill
Come on! You and everyone else, especially Sycore, knows what I am talking about- personal value. I can tell you right now, with my values their is no way the Qualia is going to be worth $10k more, but hell I'm only one person. I don't think I'll cause Sony to go out of business. :)

Oh great, someone just brought up values on this thread?!? What TF do they have to do with A/V, anyway. At least he didn't say "family values"...

:confused:

Originally posted by brt3
So, PM, seen "The Life Aquatic..." yet? As a kid who grew up on JC I thought it was hysterically funny, though it left my wife cold (and wet)...
Nope, but I plan to when I gets the chance because I luv one of the main characters.
I see that brilliant (or sick?) minds think alike.....i.e. - the gopher link in Caddy Shack caused those neurons to fire ????

P.S.-
Tires....or more appropriately pronounced "Tares" wins races.
Robert Duvall.

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Nope, but I plan to when I gets the chance because I luv one on the main characters.
I see brilliant (or sick?) minds think alike.....i.e. - the gopher link in Caddy Shack caused those neurons to fire ???? P.S.- Tires....or more appropriately pronounced "Tares" wins races.
Robert Duvall.

PM, would that luv-ly character by any chance be the fetching Ms. Blanchett? She always floats MY boat, anyway... The movie is very funny but in a dry sort of way. Wes Anderson uses a lot of theatrical devices in this film; you either think they're funny or they strike you as odd. And Mr. Murray is in fine form as well...

And, BTW, them tahrs done made a big diff-rinse in F1. Hope they don't dumb down the series too much, as we need at least one technical showcase where anything goes if you are clever enough to think it up or have deep enough pockets to pay for it...

Hmmm, how to segue back on topic to the Qualia. I know -- shameless self-promotion! My Q006 website is over 1200 hits (I had over 550 before changing the format so the little county-thing's off a touch). On the other hand, I can't think of anything else to post there... any ideas or requests?

Originally posted by MotorMouth777
Sycore, for someone who does not own a 006, has no plans to, and absolutely never will, you are amazingly well informed as to the seemingly vast amount of flaws, problems and shortcomings with this outstanding set.

I have very real plans of joining the Qualia club, after I see the other LCoS based offerings from LG and JVC, later this year. If by some chance they don not meet my PQ to Price ratio, I will wait for the 60" Sony in early 2006.
Just trying to keep the owners well informed.

Great information for this 006 owners thread......thx.

You are most certainly welcome.

Now tell us the truth...............after the government busted your Miss Cleo 900 psychic line you changed your name to Sycore and now you are using those awesome powers just to help us poor elitists out. .

I do what I can. Oh, and by the way, it was a 976 number but your wife stopped calling. ;) See, I can joke around too.

You can e-mail any 006 questions to sycore@lg.com
LMAO


Penton-In regards to "especially SYCORE" don’t know the entity, don’t care to, and he’s an established persona non grata on this thread and probably others.


Wow Penton "persona non grata" Someone made it pass grade school:)

Penton-Man, Penton-Man, Penton-Man,

Excuse me for trying to clarify what you said was flawed and someone else called an oxymoron. I wasn't trying to continue a debate. I don't see the advice you are talking about. If I guess right, I don't think it applies here. I don't appreciate the implication.

brt3,

I wasn't bringing up values.

Sheesh!

Now I'm off to what it is all about, watching a great TV.

Originally posted by sycore

I do what I can. Oh, and by the way, it was a 976 number but your wife stopped calling. ;) See, I can joke around too.

Wow Penton "persona non grata" Someone made it pass grade school:)

You know what, I'm beginning to like this guy. He adds something to this thread. It's like every school classroom has a nerd, a jock, a clown, a beauty, a fat kid, etc. Every classroom has someone who is picked on.

What do you say folks!!!!!!

We need a Sycore in our classroom!!!!!!!

Can the side speaker wire be extened so I could mount the TV speakers approx 4 feet on either side of the 006 or is there some propriatey plug etc so I would have to splice. The 006 is going to completely fill a space with two doorways on either side and although I will use my big surround system for serious viewing I would like to use the tv speakers for casual stuff. I don't get a better experience from the weather channel in 7.1 There is no room to mount them where they normally should go.

thx

Originally posted by Bill
Penton-Man, Penton-Man, Penton-Man,

Excuse me for trying to clarify what you said was flawed and someone else called an oxymoron. I wasn't trying to continue a debate. I don't see the advice you are talking about. If I guess right, I don't think it applies here. I don't appreciate the implication.

Maybe, I read the thread too quickly. If I recall correctly, if you scan up near the top of the page, Bill P. gives an explanation on why he thinks $1,500 DVD players are worth it compared to the $300. players.

The only implication meant with the "good twin" thing is that you guys have the same name. Nothing more.

Originally posted by Bill
brt3: I wasn't bringing up values.

Didn't think that was your intention, but "values" is such a loaded word -- couldn't resist, I guess. Gotta be one place we're safe from the V word...

I like Zechman's analogy (see, I graduated sixth grade too!) of priorities -- one man's Qualia is another man's LG, or something like that. Some people think we're nuts to spend this much for a set. Some other genuine sickos -- like yours truly -- long for the day they'll have a dedicated home theater with a Qualia 004 and 90 to 100 inches of screen...

To sleep, perchance to dream...

:D

BTW: MM777, the plugs on the speakers and set look pretty proprietary to me...

Originally posted by Penton-Man
The only implication meant with the "good twin" thing is that you guys have the same name. Nothing more.

Not to mention the hilarity of the "evil-twin" concept. Used to be my favorite Jay Leno bit, back in the days when he was funny, appeared on Letterman, and did "what's my beef"...

Originally posted by kaduku

What do you say folks!!!!!!

Actually,
My index finger has become calloused from using the Troll wheel everytime I see his handle.
But in answer to YOUR question, long ago he reminded me of the obnoxious kid that perpetually hits on the class hottie for a date thinking that she will eventually see the light and see him for what he thinks he is ….rather than what he really is. (the Troll).

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Actually,
My index finger has become calloused from using the Troll wheel everytime I see his handle.
But in answer to YOUR question, long ago he reminded me of the obnoxious kid that perpetually hits on the class hottie for a date thinking that she will eventually see the light and see him for what he thinks he is ….rather than what he really is. (the Troll).

See your Sycore was that obnoxious kid. I think I had a couple of Sycores in my class. Yeah! rough childhood!

Yeah!!! Let's put more dribble on this thread :D :D :D

Originally posted by brt3
So, PM, seen "The Life Aquatic..." yet? As a kid who grew up on JC I thought it was hysterically funny, though it left my wife cold (and wet)...

We saw it at the movies. Started a bit slow but by the end we loved the movie. When it comes out I want to see it on the Qualia.

Dilbert1

Originally posted by kaduku
You know what, I'm beginning to like this guy. He adds something to this thread. It's like every school classroom has a nerd, a jock, a clown, a beauty, a fat kid, etc. Every classroom has someone who is picked on.

What do you say folks!!!!!!

We need a Sycore in our classroom!!!!!!!
Uh oh. :eek:

Sounds like I'm gonna wind up being the nerd. :cool:

Now I'll get picked last in gym class. :(

:D

--Dwayne

P.S. "past"

Hey yaw,

You guys have to see "Fright of the Phoenix". Great movie! Absolutely shines on the 006!!

Originally posted by Zechman
Uh oh. :eek:

Sounds like I'm gonna wind up being the nerd. :cool:

Now I'll get picked last in gym class. :(

:D

--Dwayne

P.S. "past"

Nerds rule, Zechman!!!!:cool: :cool: :cool:

Originally posted by sycore
I have very real plans of joining the Qualia club, after I see the other LCoS based offerings from LG and JVC, later this year. If by some chance they don not meet my PQ to Price ratio, I will wait for the 60" Sony in early 2006.
Just trying to keep the owners well informed.


This isn't the site to keep the owners well informed.
See, they are done shopping :D

Others come to read what the owners have to say about the 006 (it's implicit in the title of the thread :D), or to post questions to the owners and respond to comments about the 006 :D

I probably will never own as nice of a set as the 006, and I love to find out more about the many upcoming LcOS sets; thats why I read this thread:

Qualia 006 v. ? -- comparison thread -- For Prospective Owners (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=514800)

good luck with your very real plans of joining the Qualia club.

Sycore,

that's 1-877-QUALIA-3.

Originally posted by sparkysj
Hey yaw,

You guys have to see "Fright of the Phoenix". Great movie! Absolutely shines on the 006!!

Yet another movie on my Netflix list.

dribble, dribble, dribble :D

Originally posted by Penton-Man
colortv -
I don't know if this is news to you or not ...but I got the impression that to use your JVC with our 006's... that one has to actually be present at the time of the recording.

I just found out that Radio Shack has a VCR programmer which allows one to have the flexibility of not being present as above......I mean what if I have to run to the "bauth room" for a "movement" and I find out that I'm out of "Penton Paper" and have to run to another room on the far side of the compound to get my wallet to do the required wiping ???????

I could miss recording the beginning of the program.
I forgot, are you using standard tape or Super Duper HD tape and do you think there is any quality difference?

So far I have recorded everything on the Comcast DVR then dubbed it off to DVHS tape via Firewire. If you record DVHS from the 006's ATSC tuner, you must have the set turned on to the ATSC channel you wish to record and be present to start the recording. That way works, but it's an annoyance and I prefer the workflow of the Comcast DVR method. There is a newer and more expensive JVC DVHS machine with a builtin ATSC tuner which the 40000 does not have.

There is an extra hole in a DVHS cassette shell which tells the VCR that there is DVHS tape in the machine and automatically sets the VCR to record/playback in DVHS. I assume you could drill the hole in a standard or SVHS tape which would fool the VCR into thinking there is a DVHS tape inserted into the VCR, but not sure what the recording quality is like. That would be an interesting experiment. I assume DVHS tape stock is a higher grade, less prone to dropouts. I bought a couple of cases of 10 DVHS tapes from a guy on ebay. Cheaper than any store around LA.

Originally posted by kaduku
Yet another movie on my Netflix list.

dribble, dribble, dribble :D

My dear friend Kadudu,

Good, clean and healthy dribble is actually equivalent to 20 minutes of strenuous aerobic exercise!!!

penton man, kaduku, sparkysj, brt3 and all the others who are ruining this thread with the sophomoric drivel -- please stop. I loved the beginning of this thread because of the energy and excitement it created over this new product. I will be upgrading my kd34xbr960 to the 60" 006 (please tell me it will be before Superbowl) and I don't want to wade through "bauthroom" and "Grey Poupon" BS to find out the great DVD's to play (thanks sparkysj) and how certain pieces of equipment and their settings work with the 006. Please stay above the fray like colortv and just post the things that are important to owners and those that will someday be owners.




now, an on topic question:

To Mark Haflich: Will the Sony show also include information about Qualia? If so could you please try to pin down a release date for the 60" , MSRP, and if all the internals will be the same. Thank you.

does anyone know if the Qualia 6 is going to be sold in any of the large A/V stores, i.e., Circuit City, Best Buy, Crutchfield? If not, what specialty stores (other than the dedicated Song Qualia stores) might I expect to see this nes product? I have a new home under contruction which will include a Home Theater Room, and therefore, I am very interested in seeing the Qualia 6 in person before making a committment. Thanks in advance!

ReBell
Mississippi (near Memphis)

nm

Originally posted by ReBell
does anyone know if the Qualia 6 is going to be sold in any of the large A/V stores, i.e., Circuit City, Best Buy, Crutchfield? If not, what specialty stores (other than the dedicated Song Qualia stores) might I expect to see this nes product? I have a new home under contruction which will include a Home Theater Room, and therefore, I am very interested in seeing the Qualia 6 in person before making a committment. Thanks in advance!

ReBell
Mississippi (near Memphis)

In addition to the Qualia stores located in Sony Style stores in New York and Las Vegas, plus some high end dealers, there have been reports Tweeter stores will also carry the 006. Good luck.

Originally posted by ReBell
does anyone know if the Qualia 6 is going to be sold in any of the large A/V stores, i.e., Circuit City, Best Buy, Crutchfield? If not, what specialty stores (other than the dedicated Song Qualia stores) might I expect to see this nes product? I have a new home under contruction which will include a Home Theater Room, and therefore, I am very interested in seeing the Qualia 6 in person before making a committment. Thanks in advance!

ReBell
Mississippi (near Memphis)
Also, you can call the Qualia main number and ask them what dealers will be selling the 006 in your area. 1-877-QUALIA3 (1-877-782-5423)

--Dwayne

I've looked and searched and couldn't find this dimension...

How wide is the bottom of the base on the 006?

Originally posted by sparkysj
Hey yaw,

You guys have to see "Fright of the Phoenix". Great movie! Absolutely shines on the 006!!
Agreed.

We watched it on the 006 last night and the transfer is purty darn good. From what I can remember about the original, I don’t think that the current film is as dramatic but it will certainly suffice for a Friday night out at Penton’s QualiaPlex.

One thing that I did find interesting is the value of the soundtrack to determine if one has a sound system compatible with the 006. I didn’t even check if it is DTS but at the beginning of the movie you SHOULD feel like you are actually in the plane when it is going down – if your sound is worthy of the picture of the 006.

A good 5.1 sound system or better yet a 7.1 set-up (tweaked with a sound level meter) really enhances the big film-like picture of the 006. I highly recommend one because if you are simply using the stock speakers – the effect is not nearly the same for DVD’s like Flight of the Phoenix.

Originally posted by sndmixer
I've looked and searched and couldn't find this dimension...

How wide is the bottom of the base on the 006?
The 006 perches on a base that be 46" wide.:)

Originally posted by spider4re
all the others who are ruining this thread with the sophomoric drivel
Hey don’t be so hard on the folks. There will always be times when real information dries up. IMHO, if you want to purchase a good diamond you have to be willing to expend the effort to separate the good stuff from the zirconium.

Everyone here that you’ve mentioned has at one time or another posted some invaluable stuff and will continue to do so….without being paid for their time.

I’ll try to find something out about the purported 60” display that alot of people here are talking about.

Spider is right, specific questions and information only. No more fun of any kind on this thread. From now on, us sophmores are on double secret probation.



Just for the record, I will have you know that I read at a Junior level.

Originally posted by MotorMouth777
From now on, us sophmores are on double secret probation.

Brings back great memories. You know the scene where the guy rides his bike up the stairs in the frat house ??

Did the very same with a “Penton” in Sigma Nu’s frat house at U.Va. (before the movie was ever released). Some of the best four years of my life were spent in C-ville.
:)

Penton... thanks alot... I just got a screaming deal yesterday, and this was the last deal in the puzzle... should be an 006wner by the end of the week....

http://www.pentonusa.org/photos/2003/vintagedays/bikes/regviews/dsc03792.jpg

http://www.garnersclassics.com/wavs/animal/dblsecrt.wav

Originally posted by MotorMouth777
Spider is right, specific questions and information only. No more fun of any kind on this thread. From now on, us sophmores are on double secret probation.



Just for the record, I will have you know that I read at a Junior level.

ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!

[i]Originally posted by Penton-Man [/

A good 5.1 sound system or better yet a 7.1 set-up (tweaked with a sound level meter) really enhances the big film-like picture of the 006. I highly recommend one because if you are simply using the stock speakers – the effect is not nearly the same for DVD’s like Flight of the Phoenix. [/B]

Absolutely, a necessity! For all of you perspective 006 owners, make sure you get a fairly decent sound system, preferably with an s-load of toslinks. You are probably going to need a 7.1 or even more to take advantage of BR and HD-DVD's super sound tracks coming! The extra toslinks for the Blu-ray and HD-DVD players, plus all the regular stuff.

Spider is right, specific questions and information only. No more fun of any kind on this thread. From now on, us sophmores are on double secret probation.

Just for the record, I will have you know that I read at a Junior level.




I expected this from one of the worst offenders. By the way, your spelling is on an 8th grade level because you spelled sophomores incorrectly.

:D

You forgot one. Every class also had a "Debbie Downer". That could be his role! :D

MP, still waiting to see a real 006 in Portland!


Originally posted by kaduku
You know what, I'm beginning to like this guy. He adds something to this thread. It's like every school classroom has a nerd, a jock, a clown, a beauty, a fat kid, etc. Every classroom has someone who is picked on.

What do you say folks!!!!!!

We need a Sycore in our classroom!!!!!!!

And remember, "Yesterdays Nerds are todays older Nerds!". :D

I could give a countdown to viewing an 006 in Portland if I knew when they would be here!

Originally posted by sparkysj
Nerds rule, Zechman!!!!:cool: :cool: :cool:

Anyone watch the 006 with no sound? I didn't think so. My opinion (not a value discussion please) is that the sound is even more important than the picture! That is why I still have an older 60" Hitachi RPTV and can't wait for the 006. My sound, however is a different story! I have a Meridian Proc, B&W speakers (all around) and plenty of power...as in KW's of audio!

I have played Roy Orbison's Black and White Nights (DTS) and not one person says anything about my 60" RPTV or the fact that the DVD is Black and White. However, they even tell people at work about the sound.

P.S. My B&W center is 30" wide and I can see this is going to be an issue fitting into any stand I get for the Qualia!




Originally posted by Penton-Man
Agreed.

We watched it on the 006 last night and the transfer is purty darn good. From what I can remember about the original, I don’t think that the current film is as dramatic but it will certainly suffice for a Friday night out at Penton’s QualiaPlex.

One thing that I did find interesting is the value of the soundtrack to determine if one has a sound system compatible with the 006. I didn’t even check if it is DTS but at the beginning of the movie you SHOULD feel like you are actually in the plane when it is going down – if your sound is worthy of the picture of the 006.

A good 5.1 sound system or better yet a 7.1 set-up (tweaked with a sound level meter) really enhances the big film-like picture of the 006. I highly recommend one because if you are simply using the stock speakers – the effect is not nearly the same for DVD’s like Flight of the Phoenix.

I'm tellin..................Spidy's not gellin. You bonehead I took the spelling from your 8th grade post.

"penton man, kaduku, sparkysj, brt3 and all the others who are ruining this thread with the sophomoric drivel -- please stop"





Sorry brothers.........I just had to give my moo point to our new second grade english teacher. (Don't tell anyone but I think I am failing her class). Maybe when my set arrives I can spend my time watching it and not working on my standup comic routines. Better keep my day job eh?



Spidy lighten up, life is way too short to get your undies in a bunch over silly stuff like this. What are you some kind of retentive accounting clerk or English teacher that is morally opposed to any kind of fun bantering. (Great catch on the spelling by the way....very witty reply). Without us "worst offenders" these forums are just dry, lifeless facts and figures............go curl up with a technical manual if your that kind of fella.

OK I am done having fun now. It's back to just the facts maam. I am depressed that I am only one of the worst offenders to your little organized world. I will try harder next time. Until then, I submit to your vibrant personality and obviously superior intellect.


Since I never bother with spell check did I spell all this good enough for you?

You could put it over the top.

http://www.bracketsandstands.com/brackets12.htm

javascript:smilie(':)')

Originally posted by sndmixer
should be an 006wner by the end of the week....
Happy to help, although I think motormouth just put a gun to his head after reading your last phrase.:D

Originally posted by MotorMouth777
http://www.pentonusa.org/photos/2003/vintagedays/bikes/regviews/dsc03792.jpg

http://www.garnersclassics.com/wavs/animal/dblsecrt.wav
You dawg !
That be a 125cc., 175cc. and 250 cc. - raced all three.:)

Originally posted by spider4re
I expected this from one of the worst offenders. By the way, your spelling is on an 8th grade level because you spelled sophomores incorrectly.

:D
http://www.garnersclassics.com/wavs/animal/dblsecrt.wav

Be Happy :)

Thank you. I will look into this as it is on top now. I actually do not want to put it below the set. The B&W center is heavy, however.

Originally posted by Neo2005
You could put it over the top.

http://www.bracketsandstands.com/brackets12.htm

javascript:smilie(':)')

Originally posted by Neo2005
You could put it over the top.

http://www.bracketsandstands.com/brackets12.htm

javascript:smilie(':)')
Definitely recommended company.
I just installed a couple of the $59. speaker wall mount jobs into wall studs of my home theater room (yesterday) and they work perfectly.

You call your order into their office in Chino, Ca. and the order gets shipped from Tennessee (God I hope I spelled that correctly) in 24 - 48 hours.

Great, I wrote the URL down on my "places to bug about the Qualia" paper!

The center is big, heavy, and a little deeper that their center support shows.


Originally posted by Penton-Man
Definitely recommended company.
I just installed a couple of the $59. speaker wall mount jobs into wall studs of my home theater room (yesterday) and they work perfectly.

You call your order into their office in Chino, Ca. and the order gets shipped from Tennessee (God I hope I spelled that correctly) in 24 - 48 hours.

Originally posted by Penton-Man


You call your order into their office in Chino, Ca. and the order gets shipped from Tennessee (God I hope I spelled that correctly) in 24 - 48 hours.

Good job, Penton.:D Brt3 and I are very proud of you!

WARNING: serious post follows...

Best DVDs of 2004 (http://www.avguide.com/film_music/film/shorttakes_2005_3/20BestLookingDVDs_2005.jsp)

Of these I highly recommend either Bourne disc, Hidalgo, or either Kill Bill disc. Some of the other discs are still wonderful, but the Qualia is ruthless at revealing the use of miniatures and digital effects, so some of the "blockbusters" (LOTR, Spidey2, I Robot, Harry Potter) fall apart for me...

The Bourne Supremacy
Shrek 2
The Ultimate Matrix Collection
Hidalgo
The Chronicles of Riddick
The Day After Tomorrow
Underworld
Van Helsing
The Bourne Identity
Bad Santa
The Passion of the Christ
Kill Bill: Volumes One and Two
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Good Fellas
Spider-Man 2
I, Robot
Shaun of the Dead
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Shadows, Lies, and Private Eyes: The Film Noir Collection, Volume 1
The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection

Originally posted by spider4re
I don't want to wade through "bauthroom" and "Grey Poupon" BS to find out the great DVD's to play (thanks sparkysj) and how certain pieces of equipment and their settings work with the 006.

Spider, relax man! I need that information to what DVD looks good on the 006. That's one of the reasons why I bought this baby, so I can have a movie experience at home. And incidentally "Grey Poupon" is not BS, it's great stuff man! :D

Originally posted by MotorMouth777
I'm tellin..................Spidy's not gellin. You bonehead I took the spelling from your 8th grade post.

"penton man, kaduku, sparkysj, brt3 and all the others who are ruining this thread with the sophomoric drivel -- please stop"


Sorry brothers.........I just had to give my moo point to our new second grade english teacher. (Don't tell anyone but I think I am failing her class). Maybe when my set arrives I can spend my time watching it and not working on my standup comic routines. Better keep my day job eh?



Spidy lighten up, life is way too short to get your undies in a bunch over silly stuff like this. What are you some kind of retentive accounting clerk or English teacher that is morally opposed to any kind of fun bantering. (Great catch on the spelling by the way....very witty reply). Without us "worst offenders" these forums are just dry, lifeless facts and figures............go curl up with a technical manual if your that kind of fella.

OK I am done having fun now. It's back to just the facts maam. I am depressed that I am only one of the worst offenders to your little organized world. I will try harder next time. Until then, I submit to your vibrant personality and obviously superior intellect.


Since I never bother with spell check did I spell all this good enough for you?


I honestly thought that someone who could afford an 006 would be above degrading a discussion with some witty banter into a name calling flame.

I am sorry if you took offense. I never judge anyone by their intellect rather, by how they treat people.

I must also note that I did spell sophomoric correctly. You spelled sophomores: sophmores. It's o.k., I just wanted to poke a little fun.

While I am very retentive, I do have a very good sense of humor (think David Sedaris with a splash of Larry David) hence my disdain for the sophomoric. MM777, I do enjoy fun bantering but not post after post of humorless nonsense as a reaction to someone who is trying tweak you (that's you sycore).


kaduku, I am not disagreeing with you on the DVD suggestions. I also agree that Grey Poupon is great stuff. My father kept a jar of it in his 65' Silver Cloud as a joke.

Now back to what's important. :)

Originally posted by spider4re

kaduku, I am not disagreeing with you on the DVD suggestions. I also agree that Grey Poupon is great stuff. My father kept a jar of it in his 65' Silver Cloud as a joke.


Now thats the spidey that I remember. Good to see that you also have a sense of humor and I respect your opinions and I hear what your saying man! :D

Is it live or is it 006? Here is a picture of the"Heart" concert today on HDNet.

Here's another.

Originally posted by spider4re
I do have a very good sense of humor (think David Sedaris with a splash of Larry David) hence my disdain for the sophomoric. MM777, I do enjoy fun bantering but not post after post of humorless nonsense as a reaction to someone who is trying tweak you (that's you xxxxx).
:)
There you go spidy, now you’re gellin…but who the hell is this “to someone who is trying tweak you (that's you xxxxx) – is that the static that I sometimes see on certain pages that we all scroll on by to the next post? Read *ignore*.

Attention…Attention……Now Hear This….Qualia 006 Defect Alert !

I have found a serious deficiency in my overall Qualia 006 experience that definitely represents an oversight on the part of some Sony engineer.

You know that measly little complementary dust brush that they give you with the TV, well, if you want to brush all the dust off the screen, your wrist has to become like frigin humming bird wings a fluttering to get all of the dust off the screen anytime this decade.

I mean what the hell were they thinking? For a big whooper TV – one needs a big whooper dust brush….no ?
Forewarned is forearmed……this could be a deal breaker for some lurkers out there!

And since I’m on a Qualia rant……….

I’m either getting weaker OR the casters on the Sony stand are sinking deeper and deeper into our thick carpet……because it has become more difficult to slide this sucker out and change wiring compared to when I first got it.
I mean man, I’ve got carpeting in the dang room for the sound and despite the fact that the wife wants a hardwood floor in there, it aint gonna happen. It's gonna cause dem sound waves to bounce too much.

Anyway, any potentional Qualia 006/Sony stand owners out there with thick carpets – do NOT plan on moving this beast if you are recovering from any extremity surgery ….because no way can one do it with one arm or one leg.

Originally posted by brt3
WARNING: serious post follows...

Best DVDs of 2004 (http://www.avguide.com/film_music/film/shorttakes_2005_3/20BestLookingDVDs_2005.jsp)

Of these I highly recommend either Bourne disc, Hidalgo, or either Kill Bill disc. Some of the other discs are still wonderful, but the Qualia is ruthless at revealing the use of miniatures and digital effects, so some of the "blockbusters" (LOTR, Spidey2, I Robot, Harry Potter) fall apart for me...


"Ray" is a good choice to add to that list.

Dilbert1

Originally posted by brt3
WARNING: serious post follows...
Of these I highly recommend either Bourne disc

WARNING: serious reponse follows.....
I liked the Bourne Identity for content much more than the sequel, did you discern any PQ difference between them that is significant ???

I think you should add a good F1 link to your Qualia 006 homepage for that *personal* touch. I mean....doesn't color have some car link to his collection on his website?

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Attention…Attention……Now Hear This….Qualia 006 Defect Alert !

I mean what the hell were they thinking? For a big whooper TV – one needs a big whooper dust brush….no ?
Forewarned is forearmed……this could be a deal breaker for some lurkers out there!

I laughed when I saw that brush. You really need a feather duster. I was using a shop vac until it glomped onto the screen and made a noise like fingernails on a chalk board. Just kidding.

Remember to keep Windex off the screen since the ammonia will darken the anti-reflective coating.

Dilbert1

Originally posted by kaduku
Now thats the spidey that I remember. Good to see that you also have a sense of humor and I respect your opinions and I hear what your saying man! :D

Spider,

In the march/April edition of The Perfect Vision on page 18, they mention that Sony is expected to introduce a full range or SXRD rear projectors as part of its RPTV line in the second half of 2005. That is if Sony can achieve yields sufficient for mass production.

So stay cool and have some fun in the meantime!!

Dilbert -
I never see your little red lighty thing on.
Are you in some stealth mode all the time ?

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Attention…Attention……Now Hear This….Qualia 006 Defect Alert !

I have found a serious deficiency in my overall Qualia 006 experience that definitely represents an oversight on the part of some Sony engineer.

You know that measly little complementary dust brush that they give you with the TV, well, if you want to brush all the dust off the screen, your wrist has to become like frigin humming bird wings a fluttering to get all of the dust off the screen anytime this decade.

I mean what the hell were they thinking? For a big whooper TV – one needs a big whooper dust brush….no ?
Forewarned is forearmed……this could be a deal breaker for some lurkers out there!

Works great on the DVD player.:D

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Dilbert -
I never see your little red lighty thing on.
Are you in some stealth mode all the time ?

Other than punching the quote button I have not taken the time to look at anything about this forum. What is stealth mode?

Originally posted by Penton-Man
WARNING: serious reponse follows.....
I liked the Bourne Identity for content much more than the sequel, did you discern any PQ difference between them that is significant ???

I think you should add a good F1 link to your Qualia 006 homepage for that *personal* touch. I mean....doesn't color have some car link to his collection on his website?

PM,

The two Bourne discs have different directors and very different styles. PQ-wise, IMHO the latest version (Supremacy) is one of the best discs I've ever seen. It's very true to what I remember from the theater, and one scene in particular is not to be missed -- a fight scene in front of venetian blinds that must have given them fits during the mastering process, but comes out magnificently on the DVD.

Have to add a good F1 link on the page. Should be an interesting qualifying and race...

Just posted: links to best DVDs (PQ-wise) of 2002, 2003, and 2004 (near bottom of page)...

http://homepage.mac.com/raythompson/SonyQualia006/Menu14.html

Originally posted by Dilbert1
What is stealth mode?
I don't know either and never really cared to find out but, I think one can be here but, not APPEAR to be here (ala no red lighty thing) ....kind of like a snake in the grass.
:)

Originally posted by brt3
PM,
The two Bourne discs have different directors and very different styles. PQ-wise, IMHO the latest version (Supremacy) is one of the best discs I've ever seen.
Since I've been informed by my better half that I can only pick one (even us elitists have a budget to maintain because we will have to re-do the whole dang thing again when Blu-ray comes out)............it be "Supremacy" and Hidalgo because I like the man bonding with animal movies with racin and exotic locales thrown in.

z best driver in the world today ????? M.S. ?

Originally posted by brt3
Just posted: links to best DVDs (PQ-wise) of 2002, 2003, and 2004 (near bottom of page)...

http://homepage.mac.com/raythompson/SonyQualia006/Menu14.html
Great links - brt ! Thanks !
Another thing I like about this thread is that it's like one- stop shopping, and even if you have to wade through some zirconium, it is still time efficient when compared to going to other threads and doing searches.

I see "Lawrence" made the Best of 2003 list and "Black Hawk Down" had the best sound with "Signs" in 2002. God, maybe I actually know what I'm talking about.

Originally posted by divedude
Guys,
I have a question about the optical output connector. The Qualia 006 manual I downloaded from the Internet calls it Optical Rectangular, and the drawing of the back of the set has it looking like a rectangle. All optical cables I have are either square or very small and round. Do I need to buy a special cable from Sony or will a regular square type work?

divedude,
Any regular toslink will do (square). I am using a toslink switcher since I have several optical audio sources (bose, XBOX, Denon 3910, D*STB). Hope this helps. Dive On!!!!!!!

brt3: What a great home page. Extremely informative and useful...especially if you're a Q006 owner or a potential owner. The links and screen shots are outstanding.

Originally posted by Penton-Man
There you go spidy, now you’re gellin…but who the hell is this “to someone who is trying tweak you (that's you xxxxx) – is that the static that I sometimes see on certain pages that we all scroll on by to the next post? Read *ignore*.

Missing one more x :D

Originally posted by divedude
Kaduku,
Thanks, that is what I was hoping to hear. I have a toslink switcher also. Do you know if anyone sells a toslink switcher with a remote, so I don't have to get up so much?



My switcher has a remote. Really comes in handy, and it's small too. Here's a link where I bought it. Ask for a discount if you're interested, the guy there is really friendly. I too, rather be diving. I am both Padi and Naui certified.

http://www.inday.com/

Originally posted by mpsan
Anyone watch the 006 with no sound? I didn't think so. My opinion is that the sound is even more important than the picture!

Definitely.
It is near impossible to watch a movie even on the Qualia with no sound.
However, I can easily listen to a movie's soundtrack with the Qualia 006 turned off........if the sound system is supreme.
My choice of receivers is a B&K 507 Series 2 which I think provides the best bang for the buck in the Hi-End realm.

If some think the price of the Qualia 006 is extravagant. You're talking peanuts when pricing Hi-End audio components and connectors.

Originally posted by jb007
In addition to the Qualia stores located in Sony Style stores in New York and Las Vegas, plus some high end dealers, there have been reports Tweeter stores will also carry the 006. Good luck.


I tried the Sony number provided a few post up and was told that in Alabama, Tweeters in Birmingham and Huntsville has the 006.

Called the one in Birmingham and was told that they still don't have them in and expect them in 30 days.

Apparantly, Tweeters is going to be one of the main distributors of the 006. If they're true to form, they'll probably be asking full MSRP. :eek:

Originally posted by brt3
PM,
Have to add a good F1 link on the page. Should be an interesting qualifying ...
Geez it was.
I thought it only rained on the plane in Spain this time of year.
Whaz up with that downpour down under in Foster’s Beer land... Owen ?
Brt, -
the man…. M.S. pulled a time significantly slower than Minardi due to the deluge.

At least alls fair and square when everyone starts together on race day.

Originally posted by JimP
Called the one in Birmingham and was told that they still don't have them in and expect them in 30 days.

I think 100 units are coming over in the next shipment but, I don't know where they will be going.

Originally posted by divedude
Thanks, that is what I was hoping to hear. I have a toslink switcher also. Do you know if anyone sells a toslink switcher with a remote, so I don't have to get up so much?

Divedude,

Try this on for size...

Zektor Switchers (http://www.zektor.com/home_theater.htm)

I have one of their CV switchers; all their units provide digital audio switching with remote control. Plus, their stuff looks very nice...

Originally posted by brt3

I have one of their CV switchers; all their units provide digital audio switching with remote control. Plus, their stuff looks very nice...

brt3,
Those switchers look very nice. Nice prices too!

Okay quick subject change

brt3, from what I remember, you are the photo guy right! Tell me your quick opinion of the Nikon 70-200 AF-S VR lens.

Placed my order this morning, got confirmation this afternoon, will have the unit no later than Friday!!!!! I AM STOKED!!! Thanks all for the information and discussion. I'll chime in next weekend with a noob report....

sndmixer.............. Great news on your quick delivery but I am now vexed. Did you order directly from Qualia or did you find a dealer that had a set in stock. I told them that I could not take delivery until the last week of March when we were back from spring break vacation. They originally had the unit coming when we would be gone. You put in an order today and you get your set by this Friday is very good news for you and interesting news for me. Maybe more sets have finally shown up and delivery may not be as constrained. Seems that I have gotten on the slow boat mucking with the original Sony delivery schedule. Trouble just seems to follow me around lately.

:)

There was a wonderful rumor that an article about the 006 is appearing or has appeared in one of the Vid mags. Anyone have a link to that article or is it not out yet and the info was just that it is coming soon. (like the train station in Bratislava...... We are building it now)

Stop..........Hammer Time

Originally posted by kaduku
brt3,
Those switchers look very nice. Nice prices too!

Okay quick subject change

brt3, from what I remember, you are the photo guy right! Tell me your quick opinion of the Nikon 70-200 AF-S VR lens.

The 2.8 version with vibration reduction is quite a lens; just try it out first to see how you feel about the size and weight...

Originally posted by MotorMouth777
There was a wonderful rumor that an article about the 006 is appearing or has appeared in one of the Vid mags. Anyone have a link to that article or is it not out yet and the info was just that it is coming soon. (like the train station in Bratislava...... We are building it now)

Stop..........Hammer Time

Widescreen Review and the Perfect Vision are both expected to have reviews of the 006 in their next issues. I also expect that to be the case with all the video mags at some point in the very near future.

This is a BREAKTHROUGH set of course!!!

Originally posted by Penton-Man
And since I’m on a Qualia rant……….

I’m either getting weaker OR the casters on the Sony stand are sinking deeper and deeper into our thick carpet……because it has become more difficult to slide this sucker out and change wiring compared to when I first got it.
I mean man, I’ve got carpeting in the dang room for the sound and despite the fact that the wife wants a hardwood floor in there, it aint gonna happen. It's gonna cause dem sound waves to bounce too much.

Anyway, any potentional Qualia 006/Sony stand owners out there with thick carpets – do NOT plan on moving this beast if you are recovering from any extremity surgery ….because no way can one do it with one arm or one leg.

Get the coasters for furniture. I have a rack that weighs about 3 times what this TV and stand weigh and can slide it easily.

Bighat - But the Sony stands has wheels - 6 double-set wheels is I remember correctly. Don't think you can use casters with them.

karson and divedude,
you both have PMs.

A redcheck mark means the person is online at avsforums. White checkmark means he is offline.

My only complaint against the 006 is that I don't have one :)

Originally posted by Penton-Man
And since I’m on a Qualia rant……….

I’m either getting weaker OR the casters on the Sony stand are sinking deeper and deeper into our thick carpet……because it has become more difficult to slide this sucker out and change wiring compared to when I first got it.


PM,
You are not the only one experiencing this! It has become more difficult moving the beast with my castered Salamander on my carpeted floor, or maybe I am just denying that I have reached the 40s

Originally posted by brt3
The 2.8 version with vibration reduction is quite a lens; just try it out first to see how you feel about the size and weight...

brt3,
Check your PM

Originally posted by Penton-Man
And since I’m on a Qualia rant……….
Anyway, any potentional Qualia 006/Sony stand owners out there with thick carpets
Spidy,
Please don’t correct my apparent spelling error as above…because it is NOT an error. Point is Qualia 006 owners are a reported *potent* lot.(literary license, you know)

In return, due to your self-proclaimed retentiveness, I can appreciate your aversion to my going to the “bauthroom” to have a “movement” posts and I will *try* to be more considerate in the future….until the next commercial at least.:)

Motor.. I was surfing "The Digital Bits" web site and the had a link to a power buy from them and DocDVD.. just out of curiosity, I checked it out. The had some other things, and lo and behold, one 006.
In all honesty, I wasn't even considering a new set, as I just built a theater last month with a DLP FP, and just finished redoing my entire sound system. But I thought the deal was too good to pass up. The delaer is an authorized Sony Qualia dealer, and the guy I am delaing with is, accoridng to him, the only Qualia certified installer in the US.. he has calibrated 26 004's and 7 006's.. I am really happy with his price, service and professionalism.

Originally posted by sndmixer
.. he has calibrated 26 004's and 7 006's.. I am really happy with his price and service and professionalism.

I am still interested to know if a calibration will make a difference that is worth the cost.

Dilbert1

I sent DocDVD a PM and asked him to post in this thread his impressions of the 006, and what a calibration can add. He has calibrated about 7 so he probably has more experience with 006's than anyone else.

Originally posted by sndmixer
Motor.. I was surfing "The Digital Bits" web site and the had a link to a power buy from them and DocDVD.. just out of curiosity, I checked it out. The had some other things, and lo and behold, one 006.
In all honesty, I wasn't even considering a new set, as I just built a theater last month with a DLP FP, and just finished redoing my entire sound system. But I thought the deal was too good to pass up. The delaer is an authorized Sony Qualia dealer, and the guy I am delaing with is, accoridng to him, the only Qualia certified installer in the US.. he has calibrated 26 004's and 7 006's.. I am really happy with his price, service and professionalism.
I don’t understand. Are you saying that you bought your TV thru DocDVD (Jim – are you listening ? – as I think he’s in Atlanta) or did you deal with someone in the L.A. area.
I believe that the person that does all of the installs and calibrations for Sony’s Hi-End (read *elitist*) clientele….works out of Bev Hills and goes by the last name of “Way.”
Or is that who you bought from?

Originally posted by Dilbert1
I am still interested to know if a calibration will make a difference that is worth the cost.
Dilbert1
Well we should find out from nhey about the cost/benefit ratio come MidSummer Night…..errrr nope, now that I think about it ….nhey said more around Cinco De Mayo (May 5) that his calibrator was doing the work.

Originally posted by MotorMouth777
sndmixer.............. Great news on your quick delivery but I am now vexed.
:)
O.K. here’s a real tough-fee guys…and this is a serious query that some of you may also face in the future.

You know I’ve got the stock Sony stand, right. Well the shelf is already pretty well filled up and I think I’m about to add another component - which I would like to place above one of the set top boxes (high enough to allow for ventilation) – rather than in the adjacent component stand.

Soooooo….. like motormouth and Joaquin Phoenix in “Gladiator” I am vexed.

I would like to find some place that is selling something like a shelf with sides but open in the front and back, place this thing over the set top box and put the new component on this shelf thing.

If you can’t visualize what I’m talking about…. then think of it this way…. you know when us Qualia 006 elitists are sitting on our thrones and dispensing justice to the commoners…..we have our feet on our Royal foot stools. Well, I can’t use the Royal foot stool, or the Queen will get angry so I need an after-market foot stool to place over the set top box …so I can then place my new component on top of it …all within the Sony stand.

I don’t care what it’s made out of….wood…whatever….stainless steel would be best because then it would match the Sony stand. I may just get lucky and find one that has the dimensions to my needs.

So anyone out there know of any company or such that would have something like that for sale?
If not, I would have to ask the Royal carpenter to build a custom thing for me and he’s currently busy on the Royal stable.
:)

Penton.... The Power Buy was through DocDVD, and the installers name is Josh, and is in Utah.. PM me if you want his email address. I think the PB info is still on The Digital Bits website..

Originally posted by Penton-Man
...you know when us Qualia 006 elitists are sitting on our thrones and dispensing justice to the commoners…
Yeah, yeah, "Penton-Paper", we know.

Although I've never heard it referred to as "justice" before . . . . :D

--Dwayne

Originally posted by divedude

I am a retired Padi instructor with 3,900 dives.

We're not worthy, we're not worthy, we're worthy :D

Originally posted by Penton-Man
I don’t understand. Are you saying that you bought your TV thru DocDVD (Jim – are you listening ? – as I think he’s in Atlanta) or did you deal with someone in the L.A. area.
I believe that the person that does all of the installs and calibrations for Sony’s Hi-End (read *elitist*) clientele….works out of Bev Hills and goes by the last name of “Way.”
Or is that who you bought from?

Yes, I'm here.

DocDVD didn't have any display units in Atlanta so my quest to see one first hand before buying ground to a halt.

Found out that Tweeters in Birmingham, AL should have some in roughly 30 days. Hopefully, they'll have one on display.

Regarding calibration, I would like to think that a $13,000 TV came individually calibrated to peak performance. I guess we'll hear from those that are getting theirs calibrated.

Originally posted by divedude
Penton-Man,
In the past I have used bakers cooling racks to separate equipment about 3/4" to allow airflow. They are normally used to set hot pies and baking sheets on so they cool. I use one to raise my laptop off the desk to allow airflow (I use a KVM switch so I don't have to type from it). These can be found at any store that sells cooking items like W*Mart. And they are chrome. I always put the one that creates the least heat on the bottom.

Thanks much divedude but, I am still vexed. I mean.....are us elitists even allowed to be seen in a Wal*Mart parking lot...much less inside the store itself ?
:D
P.S. Just out of curiosity, how many of dem dives were Open Water ?

Originally posted by Zechman
Yeah, yeah, "Penton-Paper", we know.

Although I've never heard it referred to as "justice" before . . . . :D
--Dwayne
Look, don't we all have Divine Rights ? ergo.....perfect wisdom ?
I mean how do you think I could afford the 006 for our castle without raising taxes throughout the realm.:)

Originally posted by nhey
Bighat - But the Sony stands has wheels - 6 double-set wheels is I remember correctly. Don't think you can use casters with them.

It may be 8 double wheel sets and they will not easily fit into coasters.

Dilbert1

Originally posted by divedude
Penton-Man,
I send the Royal Fetcher to such trivial places :cool:

About 1,300 were in lakes, quarries and a couple of rivers. The rest were in the various Oceans.

Good idea. I'll summon either him or the Royal Baker whilst I am tending to Matters of State on Monday....unless somebody else has viable alternative options for the Royal Rack?

Re: Oceans - Not bad.....not bad at all.

Just updated my Qualia page:

DVD versus Film: Part One (http://homepage.mac.com/raythompson/SonyQualia006/Personal19.html)

DVD vs. Film: Part Two (http://homepage.mac.com/raythompson/SonyQualia006/Personal20.html)

Best DVDs: 2002-2004 (http://homepage.mac.com/raythompson/SonyQualia006/Personal18.html)

The "DVD vs. Film" articles are from Jonathan Valin of "The Perfect Vision", and do a great job of summing up the differences between film and what makes it to DVD.

Also, you can download the "Best DVD" list here:

Download: The Best DVDs (http://homepage.mac.com/raythompson/SonyQualia006/FileSharing12.html)

This is a very detailed list with full reviews, photos, and links...

YUP, My Proc and Speakers alone cost more than the 006!


Originally posted by Penton-Man
Definitely.
It is near impossible to watch a movie even on the Qualia with no sound.
However, I can easily listen to a movie's soundtrack with the Qualia 006 turned off........if the sound system is supreme.
My choice of receivers is a B&K 507 Series 2 which I think provides the best bang for the buck in the Hi-End realm.

If some think the price of the Qualia 006 is extravagant. You're talking peanuts when pricing Hi-End audio components and connectors.

Penton Man,

I read that your friend, Howard Stringer, may be getting a big promotion (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=509&e=2&u=/ap/20050307/ap_on_bi_ge/japan_sony).

Maybe you can convince him that everyone on this thread is worthy of a free stand ;)

Originally posted by jb007
Penton Man,
Maybe you can convince him that everyone on this thread is worthy of a free stand ;)
:D

But, the longer you listen, the less the per minute cost is. Then you could afford PM paper! :D

I have B&W's all around except the sub.


Originally posted by divedude
mpsan,
I listened to a pair of Snell speakers today with a sticker price of $36,500. I could only afford to listen for a few minutes.

Pentonperson ....( PC correct) ...have you given thought to an air pallet?
:p

Speaking of great DVDs. I just finish watching Terminator 2 Extreme DVD edition digitally mastered from a 1080p transfer. Watched it on my Denon 3910 set at 480i. This is a must have DVD, looked fabulous on the 006.

I also watched "Win a date with Tad Hamilton" on HBO HD and this movie is one of the best movies that I've seen on any of the premium HD channels.

Courtesy of DocDVD regarding the 006 and calibration:

Milori Colorfacts is inaccurate at readings below 40 IRE, and therefore, someone with a Milori saying something is tracking 6500K is inaccurrate just in the nature. At best, the Qualia tracks around 1000 degrees off 6500, and 9-12% off D65, which is what we actually calibrate to, not 6500K. The calibration improvements are tremendous, as I have been able to get perfect color fidelity, and track grayscale within 1% of D65 from 20IRE to 100IRE. It is a signifcant improvement over the already fantastic out-of-the-box picture.

Originally posted by nhey
Courtesy of DocDVD regarding the 006 and calibration:

Milori Colorfacts is inaccurate at readings below 40 IRE, and therefore, someone with a Milori saying something is tracking 6500K is inaccurrate just in the nature. At best, the Qualia tracks around 1000 degrees off 6500, and 9-12% off D65, which is what we actually calibrate to, not 6500K. The calibration improvements are tremendous, as I have been able to get perfect color fidelity, and track grayscale within 1% of D65 from 20IRE to 100IRE. It is a signifcant improvement over the already fantastic out-of-the-box picture.

Wow. What does DocDVD charge to calibrate a 006?

Color-
I met one of the producers of Amazing Race the other evening, and passed along how great it would be if they shot upcoming series (seria, serum,???) in HD.

Some new links posted at the old Qualia page; hope these are helpful...

Qualia Links Page (http://homepage.mac.com/raythompson/SonyQualia006/Menu14.html)

Links to "The Criterion Collection" website, Criterion Collection DVDs at Amazon.com, and the Zektor website (HD A/V switches).

Originally posted by nhey
Courtesy of DocDVD regarding the 006 and calibration:

Milori Colorfacts is inaccurate at readings below 40 IRE, and therefore, someone with a Milori saying something is tracking 6500K is inaccurrate just in the nature. At best, the Qualia tracks around 1000 degrees off 6500, and 9-12% off D65, which is what we actually calibrate to, not 6500K. The calibration improvements are tremendous, as I have been able to get perfect color fidelity, and track grayscale within 1% of D65 from 20IRE to 100IRE. It is a signifcant improvement over the already fantastic out-of-the-box picture.

Just goes to show what a great TV this is, if this in true, we should get all of our sets calibrated!!!!!

Originally posted by sparkysj
Just goes to show what a great TV this is, if this in true, we should get all of our sets calibrated!!!!!


Even though I am a proponent of ISF calibrations, in this case, I really wonder if the differences are noticeable in terms of color fidelity. I'll find out on May 4th!

Originally posted by SABAlove
Color-
I met one of the producers of Amazing Race the other evening, and passed along how great it would be if they shot upcoming series (seria, serum,???) in HD.

And their response was ... ??

Originally posted by nhey
Even though I am a proponent of ISF calibrations, in this case, I really wonder if the differences are noticeable in terms of color fidelity. I'll find out on May 4th!

nhey, I can honestly say I won't be surprised if the differences are noticeable.

Originally posted by Neo2005
Pentonperson ....( PC correct) ...have you given thought to an air pallet?
:p
Geez, tell me about it.

With the amount of P.C.ness that goes on around here, you would think that this forum in reality is a training ground for aspiring Human Resources Vice Presidents.:eek:
Luckily, here on our little thread we can let our hair down a bit without most people getting their panties in a wedgie.

O.K., I’ll bite, what the hell is an air pallet ?

Any showrooms in the Los Angeles area with the 006? If not yet, anyone know who might be getting some?

In this scenario ..... not far removed from a sky hook. :D

Here is the email address for the calibrator from DocDVD that offered to do my set.... he is also who I bought the set from, and he tells me that he will have more to sell soon... they have been great to deal with.. fast response and very knowledgeable... I ordered on Saturday and got my tracking # this morning...



jlehman@docdvd.com

I guess everyone is watching 24, oh well BRB. brt3, your website is really looking good!

As you may or may not know yet, I am a AV wannabe, so please bear with my questions.

1) If, for example, FOX HD broadcast of American Idol is 720p, do I set the resolution on my D* STB to 720p also?

2) I've set my Denon 3910 to 480p. There is also a menu setting for video output that you can set to either progressive or interlaced though the screen will still show 480p. It is default set to progressive. Which one should I set this to? I have read on The Perfect Vision magazine that 480p is the best setting for DVD players. Any opinions on this?

For all of us who are sitting on the sidelines waiting for our Qualia's to arrive

Does anyone have any solid reliable information on when the next shipment of Qualia 006's is due to arrive ?

You would think Sony who has had earnings problems would be building and pumping those babies out as fast as they could to help their bottom line.



Stew

Color-
"Interesting. We'll think about it." My impression was if they hadn't thought about it yet, it probably wasn't that important to them.

Originally posted by thestewman
For all of us who are sitting on the sidelines waiting for our Qualia's to arrive

Does anyone have any solid reliable information on when the next shipment of Qualia 006's is due to arrive ?
Or to put it another way: "Where the hell is that boat?!?"

You would think Sony who has had earnings problems would be building and pumping those babies out as fast as they could to help their bottom line.
I have a sneaking suspicion that they are pumping them out as fast as they can--and that it ain't all that fast. Plus I wouldn't be surprised if they are also diverting stock from other Qualia dealers to the SonyStyle stores so long as there is demand.

--Dwayne

New Qualia stuff posted:

Qualia Showroom Photos (http://homepage.mac.com/raythompson/SonyQualia006/PhotoAlbum21.html)

Here's one piece of information we don't know as yet:

What is the "official" life expectancy of the 006 lamp????

Originally posted by nhey
Here's one piece of information we don't know as yet:

What is the "official" life expectancy of the 006 lamp????
http://www.pennswoods.net/~rnorton/crystal%20ball.JPG

Originally posted by nhey
Here's one piece of information we don't know as yet:

What is the "official" life expectancy of the 006 lamp????

nhey,

Here's what I've found about lamp life in the Qualia 004:

"Sony later confirms that the life of the lamp is 1500–2200 hours, depending on usage. The projector automatically monitors the lamp condition, and, when it determines that it is nearing the end of its useful life (presumably somewhere in that 1500–2200 hour range), gives the owner warnings (on the information panel) at 50 and 15 hours before failure. After that, the projector shuts the lamp down. Sony will provide one replacement lamp at no charge at any time within the projector's three-year warranty period. After that, you're on your own. A new bulb costs $3000—the same price as a lens."

Ultimate AV: Qualia 004 (http://www.guidetohometheater.com/videoprojectors/504sony/index1.html)

$3000 for the 004 bulbs

How does this relate to the 006??

Considering that my set stays on around 4,000 hours a year, they should just give me a set as they'll make their profit on bulbs.

Originally posted by JimP
$3000 for the 004 bulbs

How does this relate to the 006??

Considering that my set stays on around 4,000 hours a year, they should just give me a set as they'll make their profit on bulbs.

Cost of the bulb is about $300.00 or so I've been told. This issue with the bulb is not just bulb failure. The bulb probably changes its color temperature with time. After a while the color temperature moves more towards the warm end of the spectrum.

I have been told by Sony that I can get one free bulb replacement.

Dilbert1

Originally posted by kaduku

2) I've set my Denon 3910 to 480p. There is also a menu setting for video output that you can set to either progressive or interlaced though the screen will still show 480p. It is default set to progressive. Which one should I set this to? I have read on The Perfect Vision magazine that 480p is the best setting for DVD players. Any opinions on this?

I set my Denon 2910 to 480i. I think 480i is better than 480p at least in my case. I should redo this to make sure, but I remember thinking that 480i was significantly better than 480p.

I was able to get 480i by selecting 480p and then in another menu selecting interlaced.

Dilbert1

Originally posted by brt3
Here's what I've found about lamp life in the Qualia 004:

"Sony later confirms that the life of the lamp is 1500–2200 hours, depending on usage. A new bulb costs $3000—the same price as a lens."

Ultimate AV: Qualia 004 (http://www.guidetohometheater.com/videoprojectors/504sony/index1.html)

My point in posting this was a simple basis for comparison, given that the 004 and 006 use similar technology. The difference, of course, is that it takes a much more powerful lamp in a front projector with a minimum (I'm guessing) 15-foot throw distance that illuminates a screen of 100+ inches. The Q006 lamp should last longer than the one in the 004 IMHO, given that it is far less stressed. Then again it's one-tenth the price... :D

JimP: 4,000 hours of annual usage works out to almost 11 hours per day. You need to get out of the house!

Originally posted by Dilbert1

I was able to get 480i by selecting 480p and then in another menu selecting interlaced.



Dilbert1,
The 3910 and 2910 share pretty much the same features, sounds like we are doing the same thing, but where do you actually see it saying 480i. I still see the 480p on the front of the player, though I believe it is now 480i.
I do agree that the PQ is much better.

i was in this technology store in Beverly Hills over the weekend, and they had the unit on display. Let me tell you that this was the most amazing display I have seen incredible. If you are in the LA area, I would reccomend taking a look at it.

Originally posted by skoolpsyk
Any showrooms in the Los Angeles area with the 006? If not yet, anyone know who might be getting some?
frznpete-
I think that skoolpsyk would be interested in knowing exactly what store in Bev Hills has them on display.

Originally posted by Zechman
Or to put it another way: "Where the hell is that boat?!?"

I have a sneaking suspicion that they are pumping them out as fast as they can--and that it ain't all that fast. Plus I wouldn't be surprised if they are also diverting stock from other Qualia dealers to the SonyStyle stores so long as there is demand.
--Dwayne
Sir Dwayne-
The "boat" should dock within two weeks or less and it has 100 units onboard.
You are correct, they will be divided up amongst Qualia dealers and SonyStyle stores (also Sony Cierges) first, and the bones will go to other places.

Hope that helps.:)

Originally posted by brt3
My point in posting this was a simple basis for comparison, given that the 004 and 006 use similar technology.
Keep in mind though that the 004 uses a Xenon Lamp and the 006 does not.

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Keep in mind though that the 004 uses a Xenon Lamp and the 006 does not.

PM,

You got me thinking about lamp technology...

Regarding the 004, "The pure xenon lamp—the type used in commercial movie theaters—has a more even color spectrum than the UHP lamps used in most digital home-theater projectors." The spec sheet describes the Qualia 006 lamp as UHP, which made me curious. Some of this info is obvious, but I thought I'd post it just the same. This article suggests a MTBF around 4,000 hours...

from: Projector Lamp FAQ (http://www.projectorcentral.com/projector-lamps-faq.cfm)

HOW MANY HOURS WILL MY PROJECTOR LAMP WORK?
Projector bulbs have an expected operating time, called lamp life. This value is expressed in number of hours - typically 1000 to 2000 hours. Newer models are claiming 4000 hours of lamp life and more. The lamp's success rate is based on a bell curve, so that a majority of (but not all) lamps will meet the lamp life hours specified. Some lamps will fail sooner and this is part of the acceptable operating range of the rating.

For projectors that are used under normal operating conditions (no more than three to five hours per day in a clean, relatively dust-free environment) the lamp will have the greatest likelihood of lasting through its entire rated lamp life. Projectors that are used more often or are exposed to environmental contaminants are more likely to show a decrease in lamp life. Projectors that are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week are at the highest likelihood of lamp failure before the end of the rated hours.

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP MY PROJECTOR LAMP LAST LONGER?
Do not allow the projector to become overheated. The number one cause of lamp failure is excessive heat. Follow the instructions in the user manual for powering down the projector to ensure that the projector has had an adequate cool-down period.

Operate your projector in a clean, relatively dust-free environment. Clean air filters regularly.

Utilize the "economy mode" if it is available with your projector model.

WHAT ABOUT UHP?
UHP (Ultra High Performance) is a proprietary design of metal halide lamp manufactured by Philips that requires lower wattage for equivalent brightness. The benefits of this technology are a smaller and lighter projector, because the power supply is smaller and lighter; a cooler running, quieter, and less expensive-to-operate projector because of the lower wattage; and a longer lamp life, because the stresses on the lamp (wattage, temperature change) are reduced. UHP lamps last approximately 4000 hours whereas metal halide lamps last approximately 1000 to 2000 hours.

Kind of in line with what the Sony people have been estimating...3,500 hours lamp life.

is it just my set or is the voice and picture on American Idol not synchronized on FOX HD.

Originally posted by kaduku
is it just my set or is the voice and picture on American Idol not synchronized on FOX HD.

Kaduku, I think it is a D* thing. They were supposed to have had that fixed somehow (software, working with fox, etc. etc) but I still see it now and then. Used to be all the time except on "live" events.

Originally posted by kaduku
is it just my set or is the voice and picture on American Idol not synchronized on FOX HD. Is anyone else in the room? It might just be you ;)

Originally posted by SABAlove
Color-
"Interesting. We'll think about it." My impression was if they hadn't thought about it yet, it probably wasn't that important to them.

I'm sure the networks will be putting pressure on their reality shows to go HD. With smaller HD cameras coming out, all the more likely we'll see HD reality including Amazing Race in the next year or so.

Originally posted by kaduku
is it just my set or is the voice and picture on American Idol not synchronized on FOX HD.

Both this Monday and Tuesday's Idol looked in sync via Comcast.

Talk about out of sync.... did anyone watch the "E!" Red Carpet Oscar arrivals on INHD on Oscar night? Gorgeous HD, but the show had a nasty audio sync problem.

What the heck happened near the end of "24" on Monday night? About 55 minutes into the episode, around the time the pulse bomb did its thing, the 16:9 HD feed suddenly switched to 4:3 SD and the story jumped ahead, not sure how many seconds (or minutes?) were lost. I watched the show off my Comcast DVR and I doubt the DVR switched from the Fox HD to SD channels on its own in mid-show.I don't think that's even possible. I'm guessing a screwup at KTTV, our local FOX affiliate in Los Angeles (or perhaps a Comcast error?). Did anyone else notice this?

colortv

It must have been the EMP bomb. ;-)

Color-
I noticed the exact same thing when I watched my D* TIVO 24 last night. It definitely was recording the HD channel all the time, so KTTV must have switched it mid-broadcast. Total bummer.

Please forgive or redirect me to the proper thread, but I need to update my Sat receiver to enjoy HD for the first time when I receive my new 006. I have a Dish 500 system in place (4 years old) and need to buy or rent HD updated model.
If I intend to send the video to the 006 and the audio to my NAD 773 is DVI and optical out for audio what I want or HDMI out? As my user name implies i am just learning all this stuff and would like any good advice. I live in a rural area and roof top is poop. Dish vs Direct are my choices and like I said, I have Dish already. Also should I be sending both through my NAD to the 006?

Many thanks! :confused:

Originally posted by colortv
What the heck happened near the end of "24" on Monday night? About 55 minutes into the episode, around the time the pulse bomb did its thing, the 16:9 HD feed suddenly switched to 4:3 SD and the story jumped ahead, not sure how many seconds (or minutes?) were lost.

colortv,

This happened two nights ago on "The Tonight Show" when Robin Williams was on, and I've seen it once or twice before. For me the sequence is always the same: there's some minor picture breakup, which usually happens about five times until they (affiliate or Comcast?) switch over to the SD feed. It's really a bummer when you're in HD and (to quote Emeril) BAM! -- crappy old SD...

Originally posted by brt3
colortv,

This happened two nights ago on "The Tonight Show" when Robin Williams was on, and I've seen it once or twice before. For me the sequence is always the same: there's some minor picture breakup, which usually happens about five times until they (affiliate or Comcast?) switch over to the SD feed. It's really a bummer when you're in HD and (to quote Emeril) BAM! -- crappy old SD...

I had the usual Monday night Idol/24 audience in attendance at my house. Seems these fellows can't bear to watch 24 in SD anymore. The Qualia is a spoiler on a show like that, especially with the 5.1 cranked up.

I certainly wasn't looking for a demonstration of the difference between HD and SD at that moment, but it was pretty stark and shocking. And no 5.1 either on SD. I was surprised that the switch was not in sync - those of us watching the Fox digital channel missed something at the abrupt switch, but not sure how much. Guess we'll have to wait for the SD DVD of the season to find out. Or maybe Fox will cut a deal with Blu-Ray to release the season in HD!

On another note, do you notice the audio "snap" when the networks switch from their SD commercials back to HD programs? You'd think it would be a bit more discreet!

Do any 006 owners currently have VOOM service? If so, how does it look on your set?

I have decided to buy Qualia based in large part on everyone's very good help and information on this forum. If your experience with Qualia was not so good then I would have waited but seems like best set so far. High cost but good set.


Have any of the owners purchased your sets from Dealers or other online sources. I think the warrenty and everything should be the same but was interested in your experience with purchasing from somewhere other than the two Qualia Stores.

Is the comfort level from buying direct from Qualia worth the extra money as there should be some discounting to be had from Dealers. Not a lot but every little bit helps.

I get a little nervous buying online from third parties from prior bad experience on ebay. Any info would be helpful. I know Sandmxr is buying from a DocDVD powerbuy and everything seems to be going well with that. Probably over cautious but hope you can help set my mind at ease.



thank you

Originally posted by Neo2005
Please forgive or redirect me to the proper thread, but I need to update my Sat receiver to enjoy HD for the first time when I receive my new 006. I have a Dish 500 system in place (4 years old) and need to buy or rent HD updated model.
If I intend to send the video to the 006 and the audio to my NAD 773 is DVI and optical out for audio what I want or HDMI out? As my user name implies i am just learning all this stuff and would like any good advice. I live in a rural area and roof top is poop. Dish vs Direct are my choices and like I said, I have Dish already. Also should I be sending both through my NAD to the 006?

Many thanks! :confused:
HDMI carries both video and digital audio. DVI carries only audio. They are otherwise "software-compatible" in that you can get cables that convert from one to the other.

The Q006 has two HDMI inputs (6 and 7), and input 6 also has separate RCA audio inputs that is intended for use with devices that have DVI outputs, using a DVI-to-HDMI cable.

I'm not familiar with your exact equipment, but I'm guessing that you'll want is DVI to the 006 (using a DVI-to-HDMI cable) and optical out (I'm assuming TOSlink) to your audio system, **if** your DishNet box provides those outputs. Otherwise, you can do component cables in place of DVI (and maybe use the NAD as a video switcher, too, if it can do HD signals).

For reference, a while back, jb007 (the founder of this thread) posted a picture of the Q006's input panels on the old "bandwagon" forum here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?postid=4945168&fullpage=1).

Hope that helps!

--Dwayne

Originally posted by Videological
I have decided to buy Qualia based in large part on everyone's very good help and information on this forum. If your experience with Qualia was not so good then I would have waited but seems like best set so far. High cost but good set.


Have any of the owners purchased your sets from Dealers or other online sources. I think the warrenty and everything should be the same but was interested in your experience with purchasing from somewhere other than the two Qualia Stores.

Is the comfort level from buying direct from Qualia worth the extra money as there should be some discounting to be had from Dealers. Not a lot but every little bit helps.

I get a little nervous buying online from third parties from prior bad experience on ebay. Any info would be helpful. I know Sandmxr is buying from a DocDVD powerbuy and everything seems to be going well with that. Probably over cautious but hope you can help set my mind at ease.



thank you
I think so far, everyone on this thread bought from one of the SonyStyle stores, except one or two that got one from DocDVD, and those were only within the last couple of days. Pretty much all the rest of us are waiting for our local "other dealer" to receive their first shipments, expected sometime this month.

Note to all: Feel free to correct me if anyone has taken delivery from other than Sony or DocDVD.

So far it's been a simple matter of supply and demand. Since January, only the Sony stores have had any supply.

You're asking your question just before it can actually be answered....

--Dwayne

Just to relate my experience with DocDVD.... Email'd on Friday, got confirmation Saturday morning, TV shipped from Utah to Burbank Monday afternoon.

Schedules for delviery tommrow... checked tracking this morning, said the set was already in LA, called and was told it would be delivered tommorow... went out for a half hour at lunch time, and came home to find a delivery notice on my door :(

Called and with have to wait for redelivery tommorw.. I will post pics and details after it arrives..... 5 days from Order to Delivery... (sat to Thurs) Josh has been great....

PS Vid.. its snd for sound mixer, not sand... i should change that stupid name :)

Originally posted by Videological
I have decided to buy Qualia based in large part on everyone's very good help and information on this forum. If your experience with Qualia was not so good then I would have waited but seems like best set so far. High cost but good set.

Have any of the owners purchased your sets from Dealers or other online sources. I think the warrenty and everything should be the same but was interested in your experience with purchasing from somewhere other than the two Qualia Stores.

I think that the bottom line is that you may get a better deal from a local Sony dealer (especially) as time goes on; however, if you buy through a Sony cierge ….IF…something goes wrong, i.e. warranty issue, it will *probably* be rectified much quicker than with a local Sony dealer, as the cierges have greater resources at their disposal than a local Sony dealer would for a product that is in such limited supply.

The CAVEAT to this….and an IMPORTANT one it be…..is that - it is your relationship with your seller that is of paramount importance.

For instance, if you have purchased previous Sony products through a SonyStyle store or personal cierge and they have identified you as a good customer with the possibility of additional prospective Sony purchases in the future (especially Qualia quality) – go with them.
The same reasoning applies with your local Hi-End dealer.

If you haven’t dealt with either…. and you want any future warranty issues expedited as quickly as possible….I would say go directly through Sony. If you are more attuned to saving some “Penton Paper” then I would say….go through your local dealer.

An additional caveat is that if one seller has identified you (in THEIR mind)as a complete *nut case* then I would say it would be in your best interest to go to the other source, obviously.

P.S. The above response is about as serious as I can get.:)

Originally posted by Penton-Man
An additional caveat is that if one seller has identified you (in THEIR mind)as a complete *nut case* then I would say it would be in your best interest to go to the other source, obviously.
Gosh, and all this time I thought we were the only ones who thought you were a complete nut case . . . . :D

--Dwayne

P.S. This would be the part where JB follows up with "unless you think they'll give you a free stand just to get rid of you . . . ."

Originally posted by Penton-Man
Sir Dwayne-
The "boat" should dock within two weeks or less and it has 100 units onboard.
You are correct, they will be divided up amongst Qualia dealers and SonyStyle stores (also Sony Cierges) first, and the bones will go to other places.


Penton-Man-
Do you know this for sure? I ordered a Qualia from Abt Electronics in mid January and am still waiting. Abt has said Sony told them they would get their order (15 units) March 15. But there have been two other dates that they missed so I am skeptical. I talked to one of the owners of Abt last weekend and asked if the Qualia and Sony stores were getting all the inventory first. He said that Sony assured him that wasn't happening.

So 100 units are in the next shipment. Any idea how many the Qualia stores have sold?

Thanks...

Originally posted by divedude
colortv,
I guess you are feeding through an AV receiver. The snap, or in my case a pop from the right channel, occurs whenever I lose the audio signal, i.e. the format changes from HD to SD, I change channels or even change inputs. It is the way my AV receiver handles the transition. Not every AV receiver does this, but my Onkyo always has.

Yep, I've got the Comcast HD DVR connected to the Yamaha 2500 a/v receiver via Toslink optical cable.

Those of you with United Airlines Mileage Plus VISA cards should consider the current double miles offer for items purchased with your card from Sony Style stores. 14K+ extra miles is nothing to sneeze at. A friend of mine told me about the offer after I had already purchased my Qualia 006 with the United card right around the time the offer began in January. I contacted United and the bank that issues the card, and they retroactively credited my Mileage Plus account with over 14K additional miles. I'm not sure how much longer the offer is in effect.

Does the Qualia 6 have the dynamic iris feature that Sony has announced for the new LCDs?

Originally posted by kaduku
Dilbert1,
The 3910 and 2910 share pretty much the same features, sounds like we are doing the same thing, but where do you actually see it saying 480i. I still see the 480p on the front of the player, though I believe it is now 480i.
I do agree that the PQ is much better.

It was a while back. I don't think I actually saw it say 480i but when I made the change in the second menu to select "interlaced" the P.Q. got significantly better. I assumed that selecting "interlaced" must have actually caused an interlaced output.

Dilbert1

Decided to put the Qualia on my American Express card. I was talking to the Am Xpress rep and found out that if I put the Qualia on the card AND the warrenty is less than 5 years then American Express will extend the factory warrenty by one more year. That would mean a four year warrenty. Anyone else here use their American Express to purchase or know anything about this card perk.

Originally posted by Dilbert1
It was a while back. I don't think I actually saw it say 480i but when I made the change in the second menu to select "interlaced" the P.Q. got significantly better. I assumed that selecting "interlaced" must have actually caused an interlaced output.



Dilbert1,
Some guy on the Denon 3910 Owner's Thread told me to leave it alone on progressive, but I also think the PQ is better on interlaced.

Originally posted by Zechman
Gosh, and all this time I thought we were the only ones who thought you were a complete nut case . . . . :D

--Dwayne

P.S. This would be the part where JB follows up with "unless you think they'll give you a free stand just to get rid of you . . . ."
L.O.L.:D
No, not me. This was a SERIOUS response as stated above……no room for frivolity on this thread…just too time consuming for the time-management types.

I was simply making a generalization that a lot of us videophilic types in the quest for perfection in our hobby appear to suffer from OCD (ah….that be Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, I think) to the salesperson types.

My Cierge luvs me.:D
The free stand was a compensation for a failed promise.:)

Originally posted by jb1
Penton-Man-
Do you know this for sure? I ordered a Qualia from Abt Electronics in mid January and am still waiting. Abt has said Sony told them they would get their order (15 units) March 15. But there have been two other dates that they missed so I am skeptical. I talked to one of the owners of Abt last weekend and asked if the Qualia and Sony stores were getting all the inventory first. He said that Sony assured him that wasn't happening.

So 100 units are in the next shipment. Any idea how many the Qualia stores have sold?
Thanks...
Yes, I know it for sure.

Just think about it. Do you really think that the Sony Cierges and Sonystyle stores that are all essentially selling this unit for 13K would take a backseat to local Sony dealers that potentially could be selling this display at a discount ?

Think of it this way. Ever notice how much shorter the 1st class line is at the airport compared to the length of the “other” line.

I have no idea; however, how many of those 100 have been ear-marked for the Sony cierges and stores……and how many will be distributed to the local Sony dealers as I just didn’t ask –everybody’s in Vegas now.

Originally posted by Penton-Man
My Cierge luvs me.:D
The free stand was a compensation for a failed promise.:)

OK, Dwayne, now I will chime in . . .

Penton-Man, you're welcome :p

Originally posted by ericlhyman
Does the Qualia 6 have the dynamic iris feature that Sony has announced for the new LCDs?

No, it is a mechanical iris controlled by menu settings (I believe cinema pro black and the power saver mode, but I could be wrong).

There have been a lot of posts regarding this topic, just as there have been about 1080p input. By reading all the remarks from owners, as well as those who have seen a 006 on display, everyone seems extremely happy and impressed with the 006 picture. I guess the next question is, would the picture be even better with a dynamic iris? Once again, not too many are complaining about the picture now, but maybe we'll know when an upgraded model comes out in the future that sports a dynamic iris.

There must be a reason Sony did not include it in the 006. Maybe the technology was not yet available. Maybe it would not provide any benefit to the 006. Maybe it is too costly. I know, I know, for $13,000 the 006 should rotate electronically by remote control, come standard with a bias light, include the stand, and butter your toast in the morning. Keep in mind, the 004 is $17,000 more than the 006 and it doesn't even have a dynamic iris ;)

JB:

Unless you know something that I don't, the Qualia 004 does not have the "dynamic iris" that has been announced for future sets, either. The Qualia 004 has the same three-position iris that the 006 has, at least according to the Qualia web site.

--Dwayne

My bad. Thanks for the clarification. It strengthens the point even more. If the $30,000 004 doesn't utilize a dynamic iris . . .

Technology - Reuters
Reuters
Apple Joins Blu-Ray in DVD-Standard Battle




"Apple has joined us," said Victor Matsuda, vice president of Blu-ray disc group Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news)oration of America, at a presentation at the CeBIT electronics trade fair here.

Apple has become a member of the alliance with a seat on the board of directors.

Other directors include Dell, Sony, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi , Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung and LG.

Hollywood studios that support Blu-ray include Walt Disney Pictures and Television, Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Pictures.

Apple is an important ally for the forum, as it has a strong position in the creative and entertainment industries.

Support from Hollywood will probably be the decisive factor in the battle. The studios are not expected to produce titles in different next-generation DVD formats.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs (news - web sites) is also chief executive of animated film studio Pixar.

Blu-ray offers storage up to 50 gigabytes, roughly six times that of current DVDs which work with a, thicker, red laser. Extra capacity is needed to store high-definition video.

On the other side of the fight is HD-DVD, which has much the same structure as current DVDs and, backers say, is cheaper and easier to manufacture as a result. Supporters of the disc format and its 30 gigabyte capacity include NEC, Toshiba Corp. and Warner Home Video.

Blu-ray supporters, however, argue that the increased cost of its processes are negligible.

CHANGED MY SCREEN NAME FROM sndmixer to FilmMixer (everybody thought I was a construction guy :)

My DocDVD power buy Qualia 006 has arrived! It was packed securely(had three layers of the sticky wrap around it), and the box was in great shape.. had a crease here or there, but no worse for the wear. Taped on top of the cardboard outer box, was a piece of paper labled "SXRD 1/17" and then some kanji script under it and a handwritten number above.. might be the serial #, but I haven't checked them yet. Also, the delivery service was Bax Global (they have great tracking and customer service); they delivered into my garage (1 guy and my help) but are a freight company, not a setup service.... Josh had told me that from the get go, but just wanted to pass it along.... 3 friends in about two hours and we should have a set in the living room!!!

I am a geek for pictures, so I will post the delviery pix for anybody concerned or currios about a package not delivered by the Sony carrier.... talk to you all soon... thanks for all of the information.. I am sure I will love the set!

Pitcure of the unit with mummy plastic.

Paper with stuff...

Accessory box in container

The box with stuff...

Congratulations FilmMixer, I believe you are the first to post having received a 006 by purchasing other than directly from Sony.

Ahhh, feels good doesn't it?! I remember when I took delivery . . . 63 days ago. It was pure bliss and I took pictures of the delivery, just like you. There's nothing like your first-born. Congratulations papa :D

Thanks.. and on this one, I can just hit mute when it gets too loud! My 2 1/2 year old is going to be stoked watching "Thomas the Engine" on this puppy....

Originally posted by FilmMixer
Thanks.. and on this one, I can just hit mute when it gets too loud! My 2 1/2 year old is going to be stoked watching "Thomas the Engine" on this puppy....

Congrats on your new Qualia! What will be your primary viewing distance?
Thanks.

Originally posted by FilmMixer
I am a geek for pictures, so I will post the delviery pix for anybody concerned or currios about a package not delivered by the Sony carrier.... talk to you all soon... thanks for all of the information.. I am sure I will love the set!
Let this serve as an example to all the 2nd wave early adopters! (even though I think your particular set was in the first wave).

We want pics, we want the Good, the Bad and the Beautiful so that us first wave adopters can relive the experience and any fence hangers can take the plunge.

Congratulations.
:)

Originally posted by Neo2005

Blu-ray offers storage up to 50 gigabytes, roughly six times that of current DVDs which work with a, thicker, red laser. Extra capacity is needed to store high-definition video.

Well I sure hope that the "best" ends up winning in this case for the consumer's sake rather than the bean counters that are looking at the cost that would be involved in changing the assembly lines for Blu-ray rather than “the other”.

As the article says in the long run it would be a pittance.

It's on... WOW!!!! As good as I was expecting. Not only solid blacks, but amazing color reproduction......

Viewing distance is a short 7 1/2 feet... will be at 8' once I get a new stand..

I'll go take some pictures right now.. the stand needs to be replaced (the set came first) so it is a little off, and the set is a little far away from the wall.

All of the following pix are from HD-Tivo 1080i through HDMI...

Set at Defaults

Disc HD Bird

HDNet Test

Man on Fire.. look at the colors and blacks :)

Picture of a Qualia 006 Owner...

From the Oscars... since I am a sound mixer, and Selma and Penelope gave away the Best Sound and Sound Editing Awards, I thought I'd post this.. I had a couple friends nominated, and all they got to see were these two ladies backsides (since this was one of the cattle call, everyone out on stage awards :) Poor guys :)

Originally posted by FilmMixer
From the Oscars... since I am a sound mixer, and Selma and Penelope gave away the Best Sound and Sound Editing Awards, I thought I'd post this.. I had a couple friends nominated, and all they got to see were these two ladies backsides (since this was one of the cattle call, everyone out on stage awards :) Poor guys :)

FilmMixer, Looking good! 'Cept you need to get off those default "vivid" and "cool" settings. You're not getting the most out of your 006. Dial in the "pro" settings listed on post #1 in this thread and you'll be wowed all over again!

And keep in mind that every input on the 006 has its own video settings. I punched in the same settings for each input and I'm pleased with them, although it's possible I might get a tad better PQ if I fiddled with every input. Since there's no way I am aware of to see test signals all the way through every signal path (a DVHS recording with test signals, DVD with test signals, cable box with test signals, ATSC tuner with test signals on every local station, etc) I opted to set every input with the same settings ... for now. And nothing I've seen so far make me inclined to make further adjustments.

Originally posted by FilmMixer
all they got to see were these two ladies backsides
Oh geez, tooooo bad !!!!!!!
Glad the delivery went well.
Speaking of sound mixing, I just saw "Remember the Titans" on my 006 last night.
GREAT mixing and editing of de sound!

Color... that is my night project :)

FilmMixer,

Congrats!! I will speak for your current stand when I say that it will be a happy day when the new one arrives.
That poor 'ol stand looks like an ant with a beautiful elephant strapped to its back!
Enjoy!!

Ron

Originally posted by skoolpsyk
Any showrooms in the Los Angeles area with the 006? If not yet, anyone know who might be getting some?
I found one for you to look at that's on display.:)

DECRET
313 N. Beverly Dr.
(310) - 859 - 6655

If you're familiar with the area....Rodeo Dr. is behind it. You know....where the bull riders strut their stuff.

You'll know you entered the correct store when you see a Fabio look-alike salesman.:eek:

One on display, otherwise, none in stock.

To speedy, Hi-Def Bob? and any other interested parties....

From the Sony show in Vegas.....
"We hope to have a 50-60" version debut by the end of the year."

Originally posted by Penton-Man
To speedy, Hi-Def Bob? and any other interested parties....

From the Sony show in Vegas.....
"We hope to have a 50-60" version debut by the end of the year."

yay:)

Originally posted by Penton-Man
From the Sony show in Vegas.....
"We hope to have a 50-60" version debut by the end of the year."

Excellent news! That will make this awesome technology available to many who don't have the viewing environment or pocketbook for the 70" SXRD set.

I want one!! I want one!! That picture is awesome!!!! The colors, WOW! I cant imagine what it looks like in person.

Originally posted by FilmMixer
Pitcure of the unit with mummy plastic.

Congrats FilmMixer,
You are now part of the elitist group. Your pics have brought back memories of the day I received my baby. Makes me feel like I wanna cry :(

Originally posted by pepco
I want one!! I want one!! That picture is awesome!!!! The colors, WOW! I cant imagine what it looks like in person.

And FilmMixer's pic are from the less-than-great "vivid" default settings. Wait till he dials in the pro settings - the best is yet to come for FilmMixer!

Originally posted by kaduku
Congrats FilmMixer,
You are now part of the elitist group. Your pics have brought back memories of the day I received my baby. Makes me feel like I wanna cry :(

kaduku,

Hmmm, not a great choice of words. Hopefully you meant "elite" rather than elitist!

Originally posted by colortv
kaduku,

Hmmm, not a great choice of words. Hopefully you meant "elite" rather than elitist!

Yes, yes, yes, I did mean the elite group of Qualia 006 owners. Sorry, but I am still crying :( I am hugging my tv right now

Originally posted by colortv
kaduku,

Hmmm, not a great choice of words. Hopefully you meant "elite" rather than elitist!

LMAO :p

Originally posted by Penton-Man
I found one for you to look at that's on display.:)

DECRET
313 N. Beverly Dr.
(310) - 859 - 6655

If you're familiar with the area....Rodeo Dr. is behind it. You know....where the bull riders strut their stuff.



Thanks! when no one replied, I thought I was out of luck! It's still a ways out of my area, but I'm sure I'll get down that way sooner than I get back to Vegas!

FilmMixer

You sure got your TV fast. Faster than the Qualia store people can promise at a higher price. Your seller docdvd did you good yes? Thank you for posting those pictures. I am sure we all would like to look at more. TV looks big and incredible. Post some pictures of your new set playing DVD's. Would be also intersted in how you think it shows DVD and SD from cable, or Sat. Pictures of that would be good.

Maybe Brt3 would have a place on his website where eveyone could combine pictures for all to look at. His qualia site has been most helpful.

Great set and you sound very happy with your new buy. Hope mine will arrive soon so the hard waiting time can be over. Now can start waiting all over again for the new dvd blue ray players. Since all sony I hope there will be no problems with using the blue ray on this set.

Originally posted by Videological
FilmMixer


Maybe Brt3 would have a place on his website where eveyone could combine pictures for all to look at. His qualia site has been most helpful.




This is a great idea! Potential buyers will also see the different set ups (stands, speakers) the owners have, especially those with custom made stands. Brt3's site is generating alot of hits and this idea would be great for his site, instead of having to go through all the pages.

How about Brt3!!!!!!

Originally posted by Videological
Maybe Brt3 would have a place on his website where eveyone could combine pictures for all to look at. His qualia site has been most helpful.

I'll look into the best way to make that work...

When the Sony KDS70XBR100 was originally shown at CES I ask my Sony dealer in Minnesota to keep an eye out for when it was available.

Since the Sony KDS70XBR100 has now become the Qualia 006 there is no authorized Qualia dealer in Minnesota for the Qualia 006 at this time.

My Sony dealer will be back from the Sony Rep. presentation on Monday and I will have to ask him if he will somehow be able to track one down for me. My only concern is that I would really like to see one before buying.

Jim

I purchased a Qualia after viewing it in Las Vegas. It was sold and installed thru Supercalibrations here in Minnesota. I believe they are an authorized Sony dealer

Originally posted by jwstegbauer
When the Sony KDS70XBR100 was originally shown at CES I ask my Sony dealer in Minnesota to keep an eye out for when it was available.

Since the Sony KDS70XBR100 has now become the Qualia 006 there is no authorized Qualia dealer in Minnesota for the Qualia 006 at this time.

My Sony dealer will be back from the Sony Rep. presentation on Monday and I will have to ask him if he will somehow be able to track one down for me. My only concern is that I would really like to see one before buying.

Jim

Just received the latest Home Theater Mag yesterday in the mail, and it says the new 70XBR100 is actually the new 70" LCD SXRD model, NOT the LCoS Qualia 006.

So the question is, what differences will there be between the 70" LCoS 006 and the 70" LCD XBR100 ?

BTW, the magazine lists the price of the 70xbr100 as $11k

To answer the earlier question, DocDVD has been awesome..... Great follow up and quick response.

After I realized I need a new stand, last night at 6:00 I emailed Josh regarding the Sony stand.. By 7pm, I had an answer! BTW, he can order the stand at a substantial discount, almost as much as the discount on the set itself... I highly recommend him to anyone trying to buy one of these sets that doesn't need or can't go through a local dealer. I will post some pix later... my new pre amp and amp just arrived from UPS and they lost one of the four boxes... :(

Now just what does a professional Hollywood sound mixer get to showcase his audio? Bet it's damn good what ever it is!

;)

Are there any reasons why an informed buyer with that much cash to spend would buy an LCD XBR instead of an SXRD?

Originally posted by NorthJersey
Just received the latest Home Theater Mag yesterday in the mail, and it says the new 70XBR100 is actually the new 70" LCD SXRD model, NOT the LCoS Qualia 006.

So the question is, what differences will there be between the 70" LCoS 006 and the 70" LCD XBR100 ?

BTW, the magazine lists the price of the 70xbr100 as $11k

Hold up a minute. "LCD SXRD" is a contradiction. SXRD is Sony's brand of LCoS.

So either the new XBR line is LCD, or they're re-introducing the KDS-70XBR100 with SXRD in the XBR line, perhaps leading toward the aforementioned 60" and 50" sets we're supposed to see late in the year (or next year).

-or-

Sony may introduce a KDS-60Q006 and KDS-50Q006 instead. But at $11K, it sounds like SXRD is coming to an XBR near you. Can anyone clarify?

--Dwayne

Originally posted by ericlhyman
Are there any reasons why an informed buyer with that much cash to spend would buy an LCD XBR instead of an SXRD?

Good marketing can confuse even an informed buyer:)

But seriously, no.

Originally posted by NorthJersey
Just received the latest Home Theater Mag yesterday in the mail, and it says the new 70XBR100 is actually the new 70" LCD SXRD model, NOT the LCoS Qualia 006.

So the question is, what differences will there be between the 70" LCoS 006 and the 70" LCD XBR100 ?

BTW, the magazine lists the price of the 70xbr100 as $11k

Originally posted by Zechman
So either the new XBR line is LCD, or they're re-introducing the KDS-70XBR100 with SXRD in the XBR line, perhaps leading toward the aforementioned 60" and 50" sets we're supposed to see late in the year (or next year). [

Unless Sony has totally confused HT magazine and others...which is possible...it appears that there is an XBR 70" with SXRD technology being released soon. However, this doesn't really make sense since the SXRD based 70" XBR has "pretty much the same specifications as the Qualia 006" (see below) and will be 10K. It appears Sony has managed to create confusion about this/these products.

Wednesday, February 09 2005 (http://www.i4u.com/article2865.html)

The Sony Qualia 006 (KDS-70CQ006) is a 70 inch projection TV with a HD resolution of 1,920x1080 pixels. The new high-end projection TV uses Sony's SXRD technology. SXRD stands for Silicon X-tal Reflective Display. SXRD was first introduced in the Sony Qualia 004 projector.
The SXRD Projection Screen delivers a 3000:1 contrast ratio and a superior resolution due to the very small size of the pixels and the high density.
The Sony Qualia 006 will start selling in Japan on March 15th for 1,600,000 yen (~15,000USD).
More details in Sony press-release (Japanese).

Sony announced in September 2004 a Grand Wega KDS70XBR100 Projection TV with SXRD technology. The KDS70XBR100 has pretty much the same specifications as the Qualia 006. The KDS70XBR100 Grand WEGA HDTV is supposed to be available early this year [2005] for under $10,000.

Since I have been reading how just as important the audio is to the picture, and after finding out that I can't play SACD on my Bose 321, I decided to upgrade the system to a Denon receiver (1905) to match my 3910. The speaker system I choose is the Bose Acoustimass 15 5.1, not as nice as some you guys, but will do. Now the audio and the 006 has more of a match. Sounds and looks great :D

Originally posted by kaduku
Since I have been reading how just as important the audio is to the picture, and after finding out that I can't play SACD on my Bose 321, I decided to upgrade the system to a Denon receiver (1905) to match my 3910. The speaker system I choose is the Bose Acoustimass 15 5.1, not as nice as some you guys, but will do. Now the audio and the 006 has more of a match. Sounds and looks great :D

While the 006 is no doubt a breathtaking video experience, you are quite correct that decent audio is also important in the total package. I have reasonably highend audio gear, but have only the sony 34" direct view HTDV due to current space limitations. I am building my HT as quick as I can, and as it will be modest in size ( roughly 15X20, adjusted to minimize standing waves) I think the 006 would be a pefict fit. Can't wait

Kaduku, check your PM.

Allen

HTMag may be confused, but here is the one sentence on page 25 of the April 05 issue:

Sony's world-beating LCD-based SXRD technology is now available in the the 70-inch KDS70XBR100 rear-projection set ($11,000)

I tend to think that HTM mean LCoS-based and not LCD-based, but of course, the Qualia 005 has an MSRP of $11k and is LCD based. So, somewhere, somebody is confused when contributing to the article.

Just got back from the Gramophone in Timonium, MD. Got to see the Qualia 006 in person for the first time.

Wow.

I'm no expert. Heck, I wear glasses because my eyes aren't so good.

But this is the TV for me. The biggest issue with this store was that the only thing they could show was an HDNet feed that I think was from DirecTV--a Barry Manilow concert. That same feed was running on many other sets in the store, and none brought out the kind of crystal-clear detail that the Qualia did, not even the best plasmas in the shop. They had it set on "normal" (not "vivid") and what looked like mostly default settings otherwise.

I was really impressed with the black levels. The concert had a lot of dark content and Barry was wearing a black shirt and pants. Lots of detail there.

With the lights turned up all the way, it still looked really good, although that also brought out the reflectiveness of the screen. That's the only real down-side. So I'm still going to need a good opaque blind for the bay window that's opposite where it will sit.

This is totally the TV for me. Mrs. Zechman liked it, too, and isn't concerned any more about it being "too big". :cool:

Now I just have to figure out how to get through the waiting....

Where the hell is that boat?!?

--Dwayne

Allright, the 006 is on order. I am not ordering from Qualia stores because they seem to add no real value as far as I can tell other than happen to be sitting in a chair in Qualia store. Same set, same warrenty, same knowledge of SXRD, same long delivery time only difference seems to be a higher price than from outside dealers.

I am now beginning planning for a launch party for some self appointed video expert friends after it arrives and is setup properly. They do not know I am getting this set and it will be quite a big suprise on my turn for movie night. These guys know more about HDTV's than I ever care to. My question is what DVD's have you guys found that I can show that will really demonstrate the best WOW factor. I have a pretty good 7.1 surround setup Dennon 5803 with all B&W's with a Vel sub for the LFE channel so anything with both a great visual and audio track would be helpful.

I want these experts to sit and watch and go WOW, WOW and WOW again. Any comments for best WOW DVD's to make me look good would be greatly appreciated.